Jorge Posada's just visiting, no plans to return to play for Yankees

Instructor has no urge to play again

9:20 PM,
Feb. 22, 2013

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The most proven catcher in Yankees camp has no desire to solve the team's catching dilemma. Not at 41 years old. Not after a little more than a year of retirement. Not even after a day on the field with his old teammates.

"I have no interest in playing ball," Jorge Posada said on Friday. "I'm happy where I'm at. I'm not second-guessing myself. I know I can't play the game now."

Friday was Posada's first day in camp as a guest instructor, and he promised no surprises. Of course, Andy Pettitte said some of the same things last spring when he showed up as a guest instructor. Within a month, Pettitte was out of ...